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Dounar Family History

Dounar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Donat, Dollar, Dunay, Bonar, Downer, Younan, Bodnar, Dunaj, Molnar

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Where is the Dounar family from?

You can see how Dounar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dounar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dounar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dounar family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dounar's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dounar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dounar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dounar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Dounar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Dounar. For the veterans among your Dounar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dounar lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Dounar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dounar in 1987 was 62, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dounar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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